Hybrid IT Project Lead: ERP/CRM Deployments

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Remote work flexibility

Latest technologies/tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a forward-thinking technology firm located in Welkom, Free State. You will lead end-to-end enterprise system implementations (ERP, CRM), balancing technical oversight with disciplined project management to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires proven SDLC expertise, hands-on use of Jira/Asana/Microsoft Project, and strong stakeholder management. A degree in CS/IT is expected; PMP or PRINCE2 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in IT project management focusing on systems implementation (ERP/CRM).
• Proven SDLC project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency with Jira, Asana, or Microsoft Project.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.
• Hybrid work model: on-site in Welkom with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate resources, vendors, and team members across functions.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables aligned to business objectives.
• Develop project plans and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs with verification techniques.
• Mitigate risks and ensure user adoption of new systems.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

SDLC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Jira

Asana

Microsoft Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a forward-thinking technology firm located in Welkom, Free State. You will lead end-to-end enterprise system implementations (ERP, CRM), balancing technical oversight with disciplined project management to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires proven SDLC expertise, hands-on use of Jira/Asana/Microsoft Project, and strong stakeholder management. A degree in CS/IT is expected; PMP or PRINCE2 is a plus.